Nations ratify world’s first treaty to protect international waters/in /by
Sixty nations have agreed a new treaty aimed at protecting marine biodiversity in international waters. But the strength of the deal governing the high seas is uncertain as some of the world’s biggest players - including China, the US, Russia and Japan - have yet to ratify.
Russian Farmer breaks national record with 969 kilo pumpkin at giant vegetable showdown/in /by
A Russian farmer has smashed his own national record by growing the heaviest pumpkin ever recorded in Russia, tipping the scales at a staggering 969 kilos.
Haitian soldiers complete mlitary training in Mexico/in /by
As Haiti grapples with escalating gang violence and a fragile security situation, a group of 143 Haitian soldiers have completed basic military training in Mexico, part of a growing bilateral defense partnership aimed at strengthening Haiti’s armed forces.
Cyberattack cripples major European Airports/in /by
Air traffic across Europe was severely disrupted on Friday after a major cyberattack targeted critical check-in and boarding systems used by multiple airports, causing widespread delays, cancellations, and mounting frustration among travelers.
Lyles defends 200m title as drama unfolds across track and field events/in /by
American sprint star Noah Lyles retained his crown in the men’s 200m final, clocking an impressive 19.52 seconds to secure gold. He finished ahead of teammate Kenny Bednarek and Jamaica’s Bryan Levell, who took silver and bronze respectively.
Amid escalating violence in Eastern Congo, demand for prosthetics soars/in /by
Prosthetic limb production has surged, from 422 in all of 2024 to 326 in just the first half of 2025. With no sign of the conflict easing, the demand is expected to grow.
Eswatini protesters rally at US Embassy over deportation deal/in /by
Pro-democracy protesters from Eswatini gathered outside the US Embassy in Pretoria on Friday, voicing strong opposition to a reported deal between the US government and Eswatini’s monarchy that would see deported migrants returned to the southern African kingdom.
UNFPA Chief visits Ivory Coast, praises progress amid ongoing health challenges/in /by
The head of the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, UNFPA Executive Director Diene Keita, arrived in Ivory Coast for a series of high-level meetings aimed at strengthening the agency’s partnership with the West African nation.
Sao Tomé and Principé: UN Experts help protect cocoa plantations/in /by
In Sao Tomé and Principé, UN experts and the government have launched an initiative to restore ecosystems and boost sustainable cocoa production.
South Sudan: Residents aim to rebuild after deadly floods/in /by
Deadly floods have crashed through Unity, South Sudan, destroying homes, farmland and livestock. In the wake of the disaster, residents are doing what they can to rebuild.